Are dairy cows happy in stalls?

[Dario D.]

Thanks for the answers, all. (Sorry for the response delay.)

What you're saying sounds good, but how are things done at much larger, more industrialized farms? I read that the majority of large diary farms have the cows basically tied in a stationary position, and they can't walk or lie down.

Is that the norm?

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

Thanks for the answers, all. (Sorry for the response delay.)

What you're saying sounds good, but how are things done at much larger, more industrialized farms? I read that the majority of large diary farms have the cows basically tied in a stationary position, and they can't walk or lie down.

Is that the norm?

NO :!:

 

[Dario D.]

How common would you say it is?

 

[Larrry]

Very very uncommon for dairy cattle to be tied other than the milking. To tie them up for long periods of time is completely unrealistic

 

[TexasBred]

Thanks for the answers, all. (Sorry for the response delay.)

What you're saying sounds good, but how are things done at much larger, more industrialized farms? I read that the majority of large diary farms have the cows basically tied in a stationary position, and they can't walk or lie down.

Is that the norm?

Never heard of such BS. Tired stressed dairy cattle don't produce much milk. It's to the dairyman's advantage to make a cow as comfortable as possible, thus the bedding areas, misters spraying cold water on them and fans blowing to evaporate the water.

 

[TexasBred]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJRy82i8e5Q&feature=email

 

[MsSage]

Thanks for the answers, all. (Sorry for the response delay.)

What you're saying sounds good, but how are things done at much larger, more industrialized farms? I read that the majority of large diary farms have the cows basically tied in a stationary position, and they can't walk or lie down.

Is that the norm?

The dairy I worked at had over 1000 head. Yes, some were in the maternity ward waiting to calve.
No they were not tied standing.
The problem is PETA will blitz youtube and websites while the caretakers are too busy caring for the animals. Ask yourself why has PETA been listed as a ecoterrorist......

 

[backhoeboogie]

Ask yourself why has PETA been listed as a ecoterrorist......

It is surprising that they have not reformed under a new name by now.

 

[hypocritexposer]

Ask yourself why has PETA been listed as a ecoterrorist......

It is surprising that they have not reformed under a new name by now.

"Progressives" was already taken. :lol: